Experiential Learning in Nature – Qinghai

Our experiential learning tour to Qinghai is packed full of enriching and inspiring activities. What’s more the backdrop to this educational trip is truly stunning. Immerse yourself in the local communities with hands-on experiences to local farms, get right out into the natural splendour with hikes and spend time learning about local Buddhist customs.

This part of China offers a whole series of magical vistas alongside some truly fascinating culture. This tour is designed to really give students a transformative travel experience and hopefully broaden their horizons. The trip is aimed to give students the chance to get out into nature- they can assist farmers with taking yaks down the mountain, camp alongside local nomadic tribes-people and observe monks going about their daily routines. We can amend this trip to suit particular groups and educational outcomes and we can guarantee an enriching adventure and some striking photographs!

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for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from $995 

for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from ¥6500 

for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Highlights

 Hiking Mount Huagai

Horse Riding along the river

Helping Yaks down the mountain

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

  • Meet at your school and a flight to Lanzhou
  • Lunch of Lanzhou noodles
  • Visit Linxia – walking tour to see the Hui brick carving, Han wood carving and Tibetan painting
  • Transfer to Langmusi- stunning mountainous town
  • Welcome dinner of mutton BBQ

Day 2

Day 2

  • Assist the local farmers and including mining yaks and churning butter
  • Start a stunning 2 day hike
  • Arrive at the “Ocean of Flowers” and camp alongside nomadic tribes people

Day 3

  • A challenging day scaling the heights of Mount Huagai
  • Get to the top alongside our experienced guides and then enjoy the truly stunning scenery
  • Head back to the hotel for a hot shower and recovery!

Day 4

  • Witness morning rituals at Kirti Monastery – observer the daily routine of the monks and marvel at the temple
  • Hop on a horse for a ride along the White Dragon River and gaze at the stupendous views!
  • Free evening to explore the town and shop, enjoy local delicacies or even join the dancing in the town square.

Day 5

  • Head into the forest with a local wildlife spotter to see Sika Deer
  • Learn from local farmers about foraging for wild mushrooms and wild herbs
  • Bring these back and make dumplings for lunch
  • Assist with getting the yaks down the mountain
  • Final evening and party at Black Tent Cafe and a reflection session

Day 6

  • Head back to the airport and fly over the stunning surroundings on your way back to the school.

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for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from $995 

for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from ¥6500 

for 6 days

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

What's included

  • Adventure Leader for the entire trip
  • All accommodation costs, with option for single rooms for teachers
  • All meals for the entire trip
  • All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All activities listed in the itinerary
  • Customisable Free Teacher Ratio
  • 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
  • Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
  • Full financial failure protection
  • Public liability insurance
  • Our trips are fully risk-assessed
  • Fully customisable

Learning Outcomes

Learn about country life in China as you assist local farmers with agricultural tasks such as mining yaks and churning butter.
Gain an understanding of this unique terrain as you embrace stunning vistas and scale the heights of Mount Huagai.
Gain confidence in your physical ability through activities such as hiking and horse-riding.

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